Simon aka. ENGL was born in Italy and moved to Vienna for his studies. After falling into a rabbit hole of DAW-less music making, in other words, making music without a laptop, he soon got signed by the Berlin based Label “r.o.t. Respectortolerate Records”. He Played various live Sets at local Events in Vienna, and a hand full of shows, such as a live set for the Radio Show “FM4 Unlimited”. His latest Performance took place at the Donauinselfest 2024 - one of the largest Open Air Festivals of Europe - and can be streamed on YouTube in full length. His first EP also saw the light of the day in June of this year.
On his 25th birthday, he got gifted a Pocket Operator and that present really started a process. From initially just wanting to understand how to use that specific piece of kit, soon, by investing endless hours with different machines from various well-known brands of synthesizers, a huge passion evolved. After some years experimenting with different music styles and genres, he got hooked by electronic, danceable grooves. Also, more ambient, less drums-driven genres appeal to him a lot. Playing tenor saxophone, listening to Jazz and focusing on ear training, helped even more deep diving into the practice.
One very important aspect for his work ethic: the process of making music is the music already. And, ENGL always sees himself as a student, as a human being, that is constantly learning. There is no such thing as a finish line in art, and it´s always an evolving process. The music had already started long before the first machine turned its power to ‘On’.
One very important aspect for his work ethic: the process of making music is the music already. And, ENGL always sees himself as a student, as a human being, that is constantly learning. There is no such thing as a finish line in art, and it´s always an evolving process. The music had already started long before the first machine turned its power to ‘On’.